Greatest players of all time (number 9) - Basketball Forum : Professional and College Basketball Forums

**Luke** · 08-22-2012, 06:55 AM

Y'all know the drill. Votes will be counted in the poll, defending your choice is encouraged.

So far we've got

1.) Jordan
2.) Wilt
3.) Magic
4.) Kareem
5.) Russell
6.) Bird
7.) Shaq
8.) Duncan
9.) ?

I'm going Kobe. Hakeem is my 10.

**GrandKenyon6** · 08-22-2012, 07:05 AM

LeBron is already a better player than Kobe Bryant has ever been at any point in his career. Quite easily in fact.

**GrandKenyon6** · 08-22-2012, 07:07 AM

Also, you keep spelling Isiah wrong.

**Luke** · 08-22-2012, 07:14 AM

LeBron's longevity hurts him in this thread. He'll get in soon enough, but he's not top ten yet.

**Dornado** · 08-22-2012, 07:32 AM

I voted for Hakeem. To put it simply, winning two titles as the lead dog with only a moderately talented supporting cast (relative to other champions) beats being the second banana on multiple title teams and then being arguably the lead guy on a team with a loaded front court. I just think if I'm starting a team I take Hakeem over Bryant with little-to-no hesitation. Bryant obviously has an incredible resume, but I think Olajuwon had a greater on-court impact. I also think Bryant's defensive reputation is vastly, vastly overrated. Bryant lands in the next couple slots for me, but I'll take the Dream here.

Dee-Zy · 08-22-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dornado

I voted for Hakeem. To put it simply, winning two titles as the lead dog with only a moderately talented supporting cast (relative to other champions) beats being the second banana on multiple title teams and then being arguably the lead guy on a team with a loaded front court. I just think if I'm starting a team I take Hakeem over Bryant with little-to-no hesitation. Bryant obviously has an incredible resume, but I think Olajuwon had a greater on-court impact. I also think Bryant's defensive reputation is vastly, vastly overrated. Bryant lands in the next couple slots for me, but I'll take the Dream here.

Pretty much...

Hakeem by a good mile.

**Luke** · 08-22-2012, 07:35 AM

To be fair, Kobe was the best second option of all time in that three year window and the top option was better than Hakeem anyways. So you can't really play that card.

And "arguably" the lead guy is a ridiculous statement.

e-monk · 08-22-2012, 08:39 AM

Hakeem this round, Bean next

**Basel** · 08-22-2012, 12:12 PM

Kobe.

**King Sancho Fantastic** · 08-22-2012, 01:10 PM

Kobe.

**King Sancho Fantastic** · 08-22-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke

To be fair, Kobe was the best second option of all time in that three year window and the top option was better than Hakeem anyways. So you can't really play that card.

And "arguably" the lead guy is a ridiculous statement.

Nobody at the age of 21-23 would have been a first option over a prime Shaq during that 3 year run except POSSIBLY Jordan and that's arguable IMO.

PauloCatarino · 08-22-2012, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Sancho Fantastic

Nobody at the age of 21-23 would have been a first option over a prime Shaq during that 3 year run except POSSIBLY Jordan and that's arguable IMO.

Nobody in league history would be a "first option over a prime Shaq".

**E.H. Munro** · 08-22-2012, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PauloCatarino

Nobody in league history would be a "first option over a prime Shaq".

That's two sensible things you've said in one day. Are you feeling OK?

PauloCatarino · 08-22-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by E.H. Munro

That's two sensible things you've said in one day. Are you feeling OK?

It took you way too long (understandable, cause you'r older than Father Time himself) to come to terms to the fact i'm one of the most knowledgeable (sp?) posters around...

**E.H. Munro** · 08-22-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PauloCatarino

It took you way too long (understandable, cause you'r older than Father Time himself) to come to terms to the fact i'm one of the most knowledgeable (sp?) posters around...

You're a legend in your own mind. Unfortunately it's just two reasonable things in one day. Most posters manage a much higher ratio.

View Poll Results: Who ya got?
Kobe Bryant	7	21.21%
Hakeem Olajuwon	23	69.70%
Oscar Robertson	2	6.06%
Jerry West	0	0%
Isiah Thomas	0	0%
Dr. J	0	0%
Karl Malone	0	0%
Moses Malone	0	0%
LeBron James	1	3.03%
someone else (please specify)	0	0%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

08-22-2012, 06:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Luke Go Dawgs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,901 Rep Power: 4300832	Greatest players of all time (number 9) Y'all know the drill. Votes will be counted in the poll, defending your choice is encouraged. So far we've got 1.) Jordan 2.) Wilt 3.) Magic 4.) Kareem 5.) Russell 6.) Bird 7.) Shaq 8.) Duncan 9.) ? I'm going Kobe. Hakeem is my 10. __________________ Formerly VanillaPrice

08-22-2012, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
GrandKenyon6 -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Orlando Posts: 4,506 Rep Power: 3377888	Re: Greatest players of all time (number 9) LeBron is already a better player than Kobe Bryant has ever been at any point in his career. Quite easily in fact.

08-22-2012, 07:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
GrandKenyon6 -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Orlando Posts: 4,506 Rep Power: 3377888	Re: Greatest players of all time (number 9) Also, you keep spelling Isiah wrong.

08-22-2012, 07:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Luke Go Dawgs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,901 Rep Power: 4300832	Re: Greatest players of all time (number 9) LeBron's longevity hurts him in this thread. He'll get in soon enough, but he's not top ten yet. __________________ Formerly VanillaPrice

08-22-2012, 07:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dornado Community Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: WI Posts: 10,327 Rep Power: 10609190	Re: Greatest players of all time (number 9) I voted for Hakeem. To put it simply, winning two titles as the lead dog with only a moderately talented supporting cast (relative to other champions) beats being the second banana on multiple title teams and then being arguably the lead guy on a team with a loaded front court. I just think if I'm starting a team I take Hakeem over Bryant with little-to-no hesitation. Bryant obviously has an incredible resume, but I think Olajuwon had a greater on-court impact. I also think Bryant's defensive reputation is vastly, vastly overrated. Bryant lands in the next couple slots for me, but I'll take the Dream here. __________________

08-22-2012, 07:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Luke Go Dawgs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 11,901 Rep Power: 4300832	Re: Greatest players of all time (number 9) To be fair, Kobe was the best second option of all time in that three year window and the top option was better than Hakeem anyways. So you can't really play that card. And "arguably" the lead guy is a ridiculous statement. __________________ Formerly VanillaPrice

08-22-2012, 08:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
e-monk All-Star Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,679 Rep Power: 3274359	Re: Greatest players of all time (number 9) Hakeem this round, Bean next

08-22-2012, 12:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Basel Legen-wait for it-dary! Legendary! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Age: 27 Posts: 68,538 Rep Power: 21474913	Kobe. __________________ Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be.

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